Dark Chocolate Bananas by Next Organics

These are amazing. True organic bananas dipped in delicious deep 70% cacao dark chocolate. No preservatives. No additives. Straight from the tree....Servings per container: 3, 4. 12 pieces. Calories per serving. 160.

Blue Print Juice

I am writing about this delicious drink while the taste is still lingers in my mind.

First:  The product is 100% raw & organic, vegan/gluten, wheat/dairy-free/ and Kosher!

Next: The product comes in several flavors:

  Beverage (Nicknames):                     Whats in it:

  Green Machine                              Green romaine, celery, cucumber, apple, spinach, kale,
                                                         parsley, lemon & ginger.

  Light Gold                                     Gold pineapple, apple, mint

  Cayenne Lemonade                       Yellow lemon, water, cayenne, agave

  Power Red                                     Red apple, carrot, beet, lemon, ginger

  Dreamy White                               White cashew, water, vanilla, cinnamon,
                                                          agave.

My favorite was the Dreamy White.  It also happened to be the most expensive of the group.
My second favorite was the Cayenne Lemonade as it had a nice kick to it.
The Green Machine was next, followed by the Power Red.  My least favorite was the Light Gold.  IT was very bland but perhaps this could be a good choice for kids or for those who want something a little less bold or interesting.

The drinks are available at Whole Foods and are pricy.  I believe the range is $8.00-$12.00 per a bottle.  (I need to check the sizes and costs next time I there.)

However, if you are looking for a drink for a vegan/vegetarian this is a special treat.

Streit's Minestrone Soup Mix

No MSG added, no Hydrolyzed Vegetable proteins added, No hydrogenated vegetable shortening. No meat or dairy products. Complete soup. Just add water.

This soup was easy to make and had a nice homemade taste to it. The soup has yellow and green peas, macaroni, red beans, salt, paprika, onions and carrots.

Nutrition Facts for 1 cup prepared soup: Calories: 150, calories from fat 5, Total Fat 1g, saturated fat 0g, trans fat og, Cholesterol 0 mg., Sodium 445 mg, Total Carbs. 28 g, Dietary fiber 8g, sugars 5g, Protein 9g.

The product is prepared under the supervision of Rabbi M. Soloveichik and has a kosher pareve yoshon label and kof K hechser.

Dassant Premium Vanilla Bean Cake Mix

I used almond milk and olive oil to mix with this cake batter mix and the cake came out really light, fluffy, and tasty. One could definitely taste the pure vanilla bean flavor. I also made the simple butter cream frosting which came out excellent. (2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 stick softened butter, and 1 tablespoon milk.) I was really impressed and pleased with this cake......it did not have a cake "batter" taste. It had a homemade old school taste and was delicious. Website: www.dassant.com. The company also makes Meyer Lemon cake mix, Truffle Brownie mix, and Ginger Gingerbread cake mix.

Gluten Free Brown Rice Pasta Penne (with Rice Bran)

Brand: Tinkyada(TM) Pasta Joy Ready  (TM) Kosher Certified
Item: Brown Rice Pasta with Rice Bran

Qualities:
(As advertised on the label:
"Good consistent texture, not mushy, al dente, wheat free, gluten free.")

Nutritional Facts:
1/2 cup   Calories: 210
               Total Fat: 2 g
                Saturated Fat; 0g
                Trans Fat, 0g
                Poly-saturated 0.5g
                Mono saturated  1g
                Cholesterol 0 mg.
                Sodium 0 mg
                Potassium  90 mg.
                Total Carbohydrate 43 g.
                Dietary Fiber 1g
                Sugars 0 g
                Protein 1 g

This pasta does cook nicely and does have a nice, firm, al dente texture when instructions are followed.  The good thing is that you can overcook the pasta and it will still taste good.  The bad news is that it does not taste so great the next day.  If you re-heat it will become softer again.  So it is best to use what you will eat, or just make a little extra.

I made a very simple sauce of leftover hot sauce/salsa (2 tablespoons), Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes.  I also threw in a few spinach leaves to add some color.  It was the perfect light dinner.  Very tasty, easy to prepare, and satisfying.

I have bought product this product a few times and would buy it again.